‘Good is the Lord, our heavenly King’ Church Hymnal No. 42 CCL: 1

Good is the Lord, our heavenly King, who makes the earth his care; 1 Good is the Lord, our heavenly King, who makes the earth his care; visits the pastures every spring, and bids the grain appear. 2

Good is the Lord, whose liberal hand is daily opened wide, 2 Good is the Lord, whose liberal hand is daily opened wide, to scatter plenty through the land, that all may be supplied. 3

Good is the Lord, it is his love which makes the earth to yield; 3 Good is the Lord, it is his love which makes the earth to yield; his clouds drop fatness from above, he whitens every field. 4

Good is the Lord, his love should raise a joyful harvest song: 4 Good is the Lord, his love should raise a joyful harvest song: say ‘He is good!’ and let his praise be heard from every tongue. 5

Good is the Lord, he gives us bread; he gives his people more, 5 Good is the Lord, he gives us bread; he gives his people more, by him their souls with grace are fed, a rich, a boundless store. Isaac Watts (1674-1748) based on Psalms 65: 8-11; 78:23-24; 104: 28, 30; & 145:16; & 104: 30. 6